Large feed supplies, low feed costs and a smaller swine supply should equal good news for hog producers.

An increased demand for pork and good swine production practices are vital.

Cases of porcine epidemic diarrhea have been found in states adjacent to North Dakota.

Producers should continue to use good sanitary practices to keep the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus from spreading to their pigs.

Hog producers could see higher prices for feed for their animals.

Producers can help limit the spread of a new virus.

Producers may be eligible for payments for livestock losses in bad weather.

Don’t forget to use a meat thermometer when cooking pork or beef.

NDSU has started a newsletter to help swine producers improve their operation.

David Newman is hired as an assistant professor in NDSU’s Animal Sciences Department.